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Sablefish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sablefish and Butterfish different?

  • Sablefish is higher in Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Butterfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Butterfish is 16% higher.
  • Sablefish contains 3 times more Vitamin A RAE than Butterfish. While Sablefish contains 102µg of Vitamin A RAE, Butterfish contains only 33µg.
  • Sablefish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +60.7%
Contains more Iron +156.3%
Contains more Magnesium +121.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Zinc +141.5%
Contains more Copper +146.4%
Equal in Potassium - 481
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +60.7%
Contains more Iron +156.3%
Contains more Magnesium +121.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Zinc +141.5%
Contains more Copper +146.4%
Equal in Potassium - 481
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +210.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +27.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.346
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Other +117.6%
Equal in Water - 66.83
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Fats +90.9%
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Other +117.6%
Equal in Water - 66.83

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sablefish Butterfish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sablefish Butterfish Opinion
Protein 17.19g 22.15g Butterfish
Fats 19.62g 10.28g Sablefish
Calories 250kcal 187kcal Sablefish
Calcium 45mg 28mg Sablefish
Iron 1.64mg 0.64mg Sablefish
Magnesium 71mg 32mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 215mg 308mg Butterfish
Potassium 459mg 481mg Butterfish
Sodium 72mg 114mg Sablefish
Zinc 0.41mg 0.99mg Butterfish
Copper 0.028mg 0.069mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 338IU 109IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 102µg 33µg Sablefish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.192mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.128mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.865mg
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.346mg
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 1.83µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.193mg 0.248mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.754mg 0.971mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 0.792mg 1.021mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.397mg 1.801mg Butterfish
Lysine 1.579mg 2.035mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.509mg 0.656mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.671mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Valine 0.886mg 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.506mg 0.652mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 63mg 83mg Sablefish
Saturated Fat 4.099g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sablefish Butterfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Sablefish
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Sablefish
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.099g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.